Copa Libertadores 2026 Round of 16 Fixtures Announced, Featuring Chilean Teams
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- CONMEBOL has released the schedule for the 2026 Copa Libertadores Round of 16, featuring two Chilean teams.
- Coquimbo Unido and Universidad Católica will compete against Argentine opponents Platense and Estudiantes, respectively.
- Matches are set to take place in August, with first-leg games on August 11-13 and second-leg games on August 18-19.
The Confederation of South American Football (CONMEBOL) has announced the fixture list for the 2026 Copa Libertadores Round of 16, a stage that includes two Chilean clubs: Coquimbo Unido and Universidad Católica.
Universidad Católica will be the first Chilean team to play, facing Estudiantes of Argentina. Their first-leg match is scheduled for August 11 in Argentina, with the return leg on August 18 in Chile. Coquimbo Unido will also face an Argentine opponent, Platense. Their first-leg match is set for August 12, followed by the second leg on August 19.
The full schedule details the matchups for both the first and second legs. The first leg games are spread across August 11, 12, and 13, featuring various South American powerhouses. The return legs are scheduled for August 18 and 19, determining which teams advance to the next stage of the prestigious tournament.
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